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Unmarried. emotional abuse. Please help

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Unmarriedkidshelp · 25/03/2022 09:15

Unmarried. Partner owns house. I need out. We have kids. I work part time so no money. I pay for childrens needs clothes, clubs etc and have little left after.
What on earth do I do? I cannot stay he’s slowly killing me. Please help.I feel like I have no options.
Please no asking why we’re not married etc. I can’t change that now.
I have a toddler so can’t go full time nursery Costs too much. I’m on low wage.

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implantreplace · 25/03/2022 09:16

Get yourself down to citizens advice. Today. Bring as much financial information that you can.
You need to focus.

implantreplace · 25/03/2022 09:17

Don’t tell him you’re leaving him until you have all your ducks in a row

PutinIsAWarCriminal · 25/03/2022 09:20

Agree with above. Get as much information together as you can from Women's Aid, Citizens Advice etc. Do you have family who can help?

zafferana · 25/03/2022 09:20

This website will give you an idea of what benefits you will be able to access as a single parent: www.entitledto.co.uk/

millymolls · 25/03/2022 09:23

What sort of advice are you looking for?
Do you have a view of CMS he’d have to pay?
What sort of child arrangements would you have?
Have you worked out what benefits you’d be entitled to?
Can you Increase hours? Funded childcare?
Can you stay with family/friends ?

Unmarriedkidshelp · 25/03/2022 09:25

Thanks. I have no support. No savings. No family. Ffs.
I think as a single mother I’m entitled to benefits but I’m not homeless.
It’s a catch 22 o can’t claim the benefits I need eg housing, childcare because I’m housed but I can’t move unless I have the money.
I’ve told him I’m leaving. He doesn’t believe me. Laughs. Says I can’t afford it or run a home by myself. If I mention money he says I’m just in it for the money Hmm

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LunaAndHerMoonDragons · 25/03/2022 09:34

You can seperate under one roof and claim benefits as a single mum. I don't know exactly what that process entails, some little, you have to not be acting as a couple anymore, no joint accounts, you both doing your own shopping, own cooking, own laundry and so on, you have to be known to friends and family as separated, but it's possible to do it. Citizens Advice might be able to help there on what the requirements are. There is a risk he'll throw you out once he realises your serious, then you'd need to present to council as homeless with your DC.

Unmarriedkidshelp · 25/03/2022 09:34

I’m looking for advice on how to leave and where I would go.
Although homeowner his income low so would only be minimal maintenance.
I’d be happy with 50/50 with the children or every other weekend for him. He won’t try and get custody.
Benefits worked out on household income ao can’t get childcare etc.
I don’t really know why I’m posting. Just feel so lost and pathetic, angry at myself. Failed relationship. Dragging kids through it. Doom and gloom.

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Unmarriedkidshelp · 25/03/2022 09:38

Thankyou @LunaAndHerMoonDragons
I just need the resources to leave. I’ll look into it.

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